Originally Posted by karen65ae
Starch then tape( use masking tape or what ever tape will stick to your floor.).. the backing to the floor firmly not stretched making sure there are no creases then put batting then quilt top... Pin about every 4 inches... Once pinned remove from the floor and turn over and check that the batting is smooth I sometimes have to repin some sections.. another way is to use bull clips to hold the backing onto a table then pin batting etc
How do you get the starched backing smooth when you're ironing it. As I get to the next part, the already iron part wringles up. It'a a lose-lose situation. I just tape a tight as I can get it.